MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Brake component slightly loose front brake pad spring clips missing(still secured by pin and r clip) (1.1.21 (c))
Central Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?
Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y198 XFL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y198 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y198 XFL registered?
Y198 XFL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 May 2001.
Is Y198 XFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y198 XFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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